Buyer Name: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Buyer Address: The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE4 5DE, United Kingdom
Contact Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Bus Services - March 2026
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
4986102.21 GBP
Gross: 5983322.66 GBP
4986102.21 GBP
Gross: 5983322.66 GBP
Published
20 Nov 2025, 15:32
20 Nov 2025, 15:32
Deadline
19 Dec 2025, 12:00
19 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
60112000 - Public road transport services
60112000 - Public road transport services
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Description
Invitation to provide subsidised local bus services throughout Tyne and Wear. This tender will include lots for several potential contracts of 1 year with no option for extension. In accordance with Nexus terms and conditions of contract applicable, contract(s) will be paid in monthly instalments over the duration of the contract. A sum of money will be retained against initial scheduled payment and held until end of contract period. Penalties for poor performance will be applied as appropriate and as described in the contract documentation. Joint and several liabilities will apply. This tender accepts group bids.
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External Link: https://www.open-uk.org/
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075780-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Contract 1006 (Service 18)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to and from: Service 18 - Walker to Benton
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 184,240.84
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 221,089.01
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1051 (Service 19)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to and from: Bus service 19 - Killingworth to and from North Shields
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 738,149.50
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 885,779.40
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
Lot Description: Bus services serving routes to: Service 19 - Killingworth to and from North Shields Service 19A - Cramlington to and from North Shields Service 335 - Killingworth to and from Hadrian Park
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 80,676.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 96,811.20
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1008 (service 32 and 32A)
Lot Description: Bus Route service for routes: Service 32 - Walker to North Kenton Service 32A - Walker to North Kenton
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 1,011,392.80
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 1,213,671.36
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1009 (Service 35)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to and from: Service 35 - Newcastle to Fawdon
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 40,594.00
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 48,712.80
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 5 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1013 (Service 54)
Lot Description: Bus route serving: Service 54 - Newcastle to Whitley Bay
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 105,415.00
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 126,498.00
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 6 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1005 (Service 301)
Lot Description: Bus Service route: Service 301 - Whitley Bay to Metrocentre
Lot 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Value: GBP 1,074,771.60
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 1,289,725.92
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 7 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1015 (Service 317)
Lot Description: Bus Route supplying services from: Service 317 - Wallsend to Whitley Bay
Lot 8 Status: active
Lot 8 Value: GBP 440,155.60
Lot 8 Value (Gross): GBP 528,186.72
Lot 8 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 8 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 8 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 8 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1029 (Service 333)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying services to: Service 333 - North Shields Ferry to North Shields
Lot 9 Status: active
Lot 9 Value: GBP 48,116.49
Lot 9 Value (Gross): GBP 57,739.79
Lot 9 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 9 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 9 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 9 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying through areas: Service 341 - Hadrian Park to Kingston Service 342 - Kingston to Hadrian Park
Lot 10 Status: active
Lot 10 Value: GBP 77,444.14
Lot 10 Value (Gross): GBP 92,932.97
Lot 10 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 10 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 10 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 10 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1017 (Service 350 and 351)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying service routes to: Service 350 and 351 - Newcastle to Whitley Bay
Lot 11 Status: active
Lot 11 Value: GBP 39,337.00
Lot 11 Value (Gross): GBP 47,204.40
Lot 11 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 11 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 11 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 11 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1001 (Service 599)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to: Service 599 - Hebburn to Sunderland
Lot 12 Status: active
Lot 12 Value: GBP 164,417.80
Lot 12 Value (Gross): GBP 197,301.36
Lot 12 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 12 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 12 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 12 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1025 (Service 653)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to: Service 653 - Freeman Hospital to Battle Hill
Lot 13 Status: active
Lot 13 Value: GBP 48,379.10
Lot 13 Value (Gross): GBP 58,054.92
Lot 13 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 13 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 13 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 13 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1002 (Service 787)
Lot Description: Bus Service supplying routes to: Service 787 - Airport to Byker
Lot 14 Status: active
Lot 14 Value: GBP 153,802.54
Lot 14 Value (Gross): GBP 184,563.05
Lot 14 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 14 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 14 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 14 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1030 (Service S1)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to: Service S1: Four Lane Ends to Moorfields
Lot 15 Status: active
Lot 15 Value: GBP 156,096.40
Lot 15 Value (Gross): GBP 187,315.68
Lot 15 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 15 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 15 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 15 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to: Service W1 and W2 - Whitley Bay Loop
Lot 16 Status: active
Lot 16 Value: GBP 41,995.40
Lot 16 Value (Gross): GBP 50,394.48
Lot 16 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 16 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 16 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 16 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1022 (Service X46)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to: Service X46 - Newcastle to Great Park
Lot 17 Status: active
Lot 17 Value: GBP 401,147.60
Lot 17 Value (Gross): GBP 481,377.12
Lot 17 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 17 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 17 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 17 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
Lot Title: Contract 1023 (Service X78)
Lot Description: Bus service supplying routes to: Service X78 - Newcastle to Ponteland
Lot 18 Status: active
Lot 18 Value: GBP 179,970.40
Lot 18 Value (Gross): GBP 215,964.48
Lot 18 Contract Start: 2026-03-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 18 Contract End: 2027-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 18 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 18 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (100%)
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